Panasonic GH5 Overview Tutorial (Stills & Video)

[@MariaAltmann]

You ROCK Tony. Can't wait to get a GH5, you help us all so much. Your depth is astounding, balanced as well as critical. Will advertise your wonderful books as soon as I get sorted as a small return for your own generosities. You are both tops Tony & Chelsea Northrup. Thanks again. Truly appreciated. Five Stars!

[@lindseyveasey2973]

I hope this vid made you a tonne of money because it was so helpful and insightful! Cant imagine how much preparation went into creating this video! Extremely awesome stuff!!!!

[@KDMart]

I just got my GH5 today, and I watch this tutorial and it was very useful, Thanks!

[@randysullivan1584]

Thanks Tony. We have a G85 but I found most of the functions you talk about here are also on our G85 and the tips were great. Lens tips were great guides for our recent lens purchases.

[@pianomandove]

As a filmmaker who just spent all my money on the gh5 and lenses and cards.... This video is a serious gift! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this! Truly thank you!

[@AerialStockIrelandcom]

Excellent video. I feel like I know my GH5 inside out now. Much appreciated.

[@braniganrobertsonlaw]

Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@srobart]

Thanks for putting this out for free, Tony (and Chelsea). I know it takes you guys time and money to produce these, so I really, really appreciate it! This is THE best guide I've seen on camera functions, bar none. I will definitely use your amazon link when I buy my grip and extra batteries/charger (I just got my GH5 yesterday and it's a MASSIVE step up from the GH2 and D800 I was shooting with...**MASSIVE**).

[@pcofranc]

Scott R - & Tony Same here. Really appreciate. I have been looking to upgrade from my Lumix FZ1000 for over a year.

[@antwonwill12]

Thanks Tony I really love your video. I learnt a lot from it.

[@deankellytech]

Great cover all guide. Thanks

[@EITFM]

You’re a pro Tony. Thank you.

[@8Stream]

Thanks so much! This is incredible! Thank you for all the time and energy that you've put into this video!

[@andrewc9678]

Because of how good this camera is, this video will be valuable throughout the years. I just bought a used one, so thanks!

[@Beyond2Horizon]

2:01 "So we stick to the actual name brand ones" Points to screen with picture of Newmowa batteries. That was funny. Awesome review Tony! Great info for someone like me who just got his GH5.

[@golddragon51296]

Hey man, this video is still beyond helpful 3 years later. The gh5 has really stood up and I think will stay an incredibly valuable camera (especially for the price) for years to come still. This has been beyond helpful and I appreciate the work that you guys do. Definitely will be grabbing some gear through your links and checking out your channel :)

[@adamkee97]

7:35 Tony: It's actually a really easy way to see around. Me: (Carrying a camera around and not wearing glasses) My friend: How do you see w/o your glasses? Me: I can use the viewfinder of my camera. (My myopia is actually very bad, at around -8.50 ~ -9.00)

[@mychalsimmons4177]

It should be no surprise to see yourself In a photography manual. Tony you are THE DUDE! Nobody Is keepin it real like you doc. Real Talk.

[@ablackwell5835]

Don’t forget if you can’t record In slow motion, you need to change the filter settings.

[@RISE-327]

How can anyone dislike these amazing tutorials? Thankyou Chelsea and Tony

[@Joshua97776]

RUNS WITH SCISSORS it’s probably Jarred Pollin 😂😂💀lol

[@richdiston397]

Because he jumps all over the topic without any clear structure?

[@Coopersx1]

The GH5's menu system is extensive and and his coverage and explanations are easy to follow. He even points out when he will "cover topics" later in the video when necessary. That way he stays focused on the topic at hand. An Example Would Be:....8:35 sec into the video......after demonstrating how to snap a picture....he states he will discuss the different snap shot modes later in the video. That way the viewer is aware there are more features available (then just snap shot) and helps keep things on track and on point. I have found it best to have your camera in hand, and to go through the motions with him as he explains and demonstrates the camera's functions. . That is the fastest way to learn your way around the camera. Also have a pen and paper ready so you can jot down notes to refer back to aspects of the system you would like to learn more about. A table of contents menu for this video may have be helpful, but that would have had to been ridiculously long given the GH5's menu structure. Having watched this video enough times myself, I now know whats on here and take from it what I need. Excellent video and in my opinion second to none.

[@palpytine]

There's a much faster way of assigning a function to custom fn buttons. Simple hold down the button in question for a second or so and it'll pop up a menu asking what you want it to do.

[@bubffm]

Kevin Wright yep, thats exactly the way I do it 😃

[@jpjacobsenbr]

Hell yeaaaaah! Thanks for the tip.

[@marisetebittencourt9602]

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[@michaelcarpenter9745]

thank you so much for this. I've learned so much I didn't know and that none else has covered x

[@soulpilatesathome979]

Thanks for this awesome tutorial. I bought this camera for my online fitness business following your review. I film my workouts solo but am having a lot of problems with the autofocus despite the camera having the update. Any suggestions for what settings I should use for filming pilates on a mat. Not a huge amount of movement but enough for it to go in and out and if I ever do a jumping sequence (not so often) it can lose focus and literally not come back and the entire class is lost. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong and it could be better but I'm a bit lost. Would HUGELY appreciate some guidance. Nic

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

I noticed there is a option to change focus points to a larger area. You'll have to look in the manual, as I literally bought my GH5 two days ago and just getting acquainted with it. Or...you could change the camera to manual focus by manually focusing on someone else on the mat, then exchange places, do a few movements and replay it for accuracy. In a week or do, I should know more about this.

[@macjeffff]

Clear, informative, and fast moving. This video is outstanding. Thanks, Tony. You got me up and running on my GH5 in the best way possible. I will definitely made the effort to buy things through your amazon link, just to support this outstanding free video. Grateful.

[@rockout13productions]

Hey Tony, thsnk you again for tnis video. What cinema lense would you recommend for profile close-ups on a GH5, that will NOT distort a person's face? 50mm tends to be the standard with cinematographers, but considering the crop factor in the GH5, what is the best focal length for beautiful close-ups?

[@DanielMaude]

Is it worth purchasing the GH5 over the G80. I’m no camera expert and currently just film myself training golf direct to camera. Everything up to now is done on auto but using an old cannon camcorder. Not sure whether as it’s just me on my own filming I could get the most from the GH5 and thus thought the G80 might be good enough. Any thoughts would be much appreciated

[@danielkaranja7978]

There are big feature differences between the two cameras.

[@sverrearnes7769]

I got my GH5v yesterday. Now I try to follow Tony through the course -- and I loose the track all the time. Start missing my old XA10. It had a green zone: Everything on automatic.

[@IdleHandsDave]

I just bought my GH5, I'm a total noob to photography and using any kind of real camera. This tutorial is AWESOME and so very helpful breaking everything down. I thumbed through the owner's manual before finding this overview and I have to admit I was a little overwhelmed by all of the different features on the camera. Thank you very much for doing this and making the camera a lot less scary.

[@ИльяЩукин-о4ы]

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[@simonlj1]

Can you connect an EVF TO THE GH5, for example, a Zacuto Gratical eye ?

[@krisinpa8302]

Thank you Tony and Chelsea! Your tutorials along with "Stunning Digital Photography" are incredible. You're helping me learn, step by step how to use my Panasonic G85. Thank you!

[@timhartigan]

Thank you for your efforts on this. Love the humor and honesty. I'm sure there were many times more hours that went into getting the 2 hour result. Firmware updates have changed a lot of things. The latest is 2.7. For instance, I can't find Focus Transition anymore. Any chance of an update? It's still one of the best mirrorless micro 4/3 cameras available.

[@DeerfieldBeachLive]

Hi Tony, this would be a great tutorial for GH5, BUT I HAVE A GH5 II, WHICH SEEMS TO HAVE A DIFFERENT SCREEN. SO WILL HAVE TO FIND ANOTHER VIDEO. BUT THIS IS VERY INFORMATIVE ANYWAY, IF I HAD THAT TYPE OF CAMERA

[@NeilHynes]

Great run through, thanks a mill. The focusing section was really helpful. So, you should dial in the focal length when you put on a speedbooster ?

[@kowabundant]

Whose Watching this in 2020?!

[@bridgingtherapbiggestfan8960]

2023

[@magnusnilsson4730]

Could you explain DoF preview again? :)

[@PedroCaiado]

Wow this video is a complete tutorial.. many thanks for that!

[@itsmilesdavis]

Thank you for making this video. This video is such a huge help for me. I just bought a GH5 to shoot better videos and photos of my cooking. I am so grateful that you put this out there. Tony and Chelsea, you both explain things so well.

[@danshein7795]

"Catch those little bastards by surprise" hilarious. Great video, thank you very much for the detailed and free tutorial. Helps a lot

[@TonyAndChelsea]

You're welcome!

[@inyangeffiong]

Very good work Thanks for all the effort you and your team have put into this and thanks for sharing!

[@martinsinclair55]

This video has been invaluable so far so thanks for that. I am watching 3-4 times so I understand everything. Wondering of this camera has the proper software. ISO will not go above 6400. There are no other higher numbers. Also can not select variable frame rates. Those words are dim on the menu and if you press on them it says THIS MENU ITEM CANNOT BE SET. The recording format and quality is set to VFR available.

[@JayJayasuriya]

Still unbeatable in many ways!!!

[@jb678901]

I can listen to these wonderful tutorials again, and again. THANKS! Great content from T&C, as always.

[@rickved]

Great tutorial, but it needs an important update. In 2020, the new firmware requires the new UHS-II, V-90 SD cards at twice the price of the older cards. With the Sandisk cards you recommended, you cannot use the twin-card two copies feature. I bought the wrong cards and tried to use them to no avail. Panasonic told me I need the new v-90 cards.

[@JTHealy]

Hey Tony! I am only 15 minutes in but this has already been so helpful I had to pause the video. Thank you so so much for creating such a detail oriented tutorial. You are a a lifesaver. I have had my Gh5 for a week and man was I using it wrong!

[@NadineMMedia]

Thank you so much for this in-depth tutorial, Tony and Chelsea ! It's amazing! ust bought two of your books. Looking for ward getting into them! Quick question, what photo settings do you use when shooting video?

[@toddpeterson5904]

53:58 the battery about to die made me anxious - "will he finish the demo in time??"

[@bigalb1913]

Great stuff Tony - I learned a lot about my new GH5. I appreciate the time and effort you must have put into this video - concise, thorough, informative and very professionally presented. Thank you.

[@SchipkedIT]

Epic tutorial. I'd say the most detailed on this platform and by far the most educational in terms of beginners to mid-level photographers and videographers. Despite me switching out my GH5 for an A7III (a lot of work I want to do is in low-light) this tutorial enabled far more dynamic utilization out of my GH5 during its tenure. Cheers.

[@Dennisthemenaceless]

seriously tho!

[@ArtofServer]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm just beginning to learn about my GH5S and this has been incredibly helpful. I will be buying your books to support. :-)

[@jackfarrowmusic945]

Great video. Feel like I went from amateur to pro overnight. Thank you guys

[@chubby1272]

Incredible guide. Thank you so much. This video has helped me tremendously after my recent purchase of a GH5. Those once daunting numerous buttons and menu items now seem much more friendly!

[@Elina.Itzhaki.Art.Studio]

Hello mate I got the gh5 and I had a 12-60 mm lens HES12060 and the lens broke me at the base. Which two lenses would recommend for photos and video . I'm unprofessional. Thanks for an answer.

[@FilmmakersAtLarge]

As another proud owner and KZbinr as well, I do agree that the GH5 is the best camera for what we do. There are things that they can do on the software side to make it better. For one get rud of that mountain and flower focus distance ranger. It's better to have what the S1H has with the actual measurement. Two, give us more paid upgrades. I can't just think that the only paid upgrade was VLOGL. Which tells me the camera can do more. I bet a higher dynamic range in the shadows and more. They are holding it back. Here why say this. The G9; better processor same sensor, but it won't work with the audio adapter. Panasonic is just stopping it. Isn't true the BMPCC4K is the same sensor as the GH5s?

[@GadgetsGearCoffee]

I don't understand what that preview button is at 12-13 mins in. I have it on the menu in g85 I still don't quite get what it does? For video? For photos? Thx

[@chrisklugh]

How do you edit the 10-bit files? Food for thought: Why did they not include 8-bit All-Intra options?

[@sutv6754]

Tony, Do you still feel the same way about 10 bit in 2020? Do you still shoot mostly everything in 8 Bit? Very curious. Also, I passed my 107 and your video put me over the top. I got a 90. Thanks Man.

[@BlackTriadEntertainmentGroup]

LOADS OF GREAT INFO!!!! Quick question off the subject of the GH5 what type of monitor are you using?

[@AnatomyLab]

Thank you so much! You guys are definitly my Go to Source for quality Information regarding fotography. You re doing an Awesome Job! Thank you from across the planet,..

[@Zehahahaa]

Thank you for all the amazing info, I'm so glad I actually bought the sigma 18-35mms and speedbooster

[@TheMattJames]

Why does everyone suggest getting a 64go card? Nobody ever suggests a 128gb card. Does it not perform as well?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

It's fine bigger is better. We use 256gb cards now.

[@Rio9striker]

Incredible video, everything you need to know about the camera. I feel like this video should come in the box, thank you so much for making it I had to subscribe to you.

[@mychalsimmons4177]

Lol lol lol Tony said “Those little bastards” lol lol lol Tony you’re awful man.....lol lol “ THOSE Little bastards.....LOL I can’t stop laughing my stomach is hurting....lol

[@sohjenjensoh4173]

How can i fix this problem sir in gh5: I set in P mode but when i take picture and i view it turns dark. Thank you for the answer:)

[@HappyNordicLeaderShip]

Hi Thanks so much for your tutorial. I want to use the Gh3 for streaming. How can I switch off the automatically shutdown?

[@DagleyMedia]

I've used the Newmowa USB chargers in the car between shoots. Work great.

[@southbayfront]

Thank You for all your great work. Just purchased the GH5 for video. I have it set MP4 (LPCM) but the Rec. Quality menu does not show 4K 8bit 150M 60p like you show in your video. I'm using 4K 8bit 24p and using the VFR at 60 but then it only plays back in slow motion. Any ideas? The firmware is up to date!

[@baronmorris]

Great overview vid! Thanks for your efforts and for sharing your expertise! 😁 One slight correction, during the time-lapse discussion (about 41 minutes in) you say "60 shooting at 60 FPS you will need 60 images for 1 minute of video" but clearly you meant "1 second," still there's probably a few people out there that will be confused by this. Lol. Cheers!

[@paulgambino1463]

Tony, you're like a photo tech and a therapist all rolled into one. You make learning this tech stuff doable! Thanks!

[@h-dawg969]

I’m planning on getting a new camera soon. It’s so annoying that I’ve got no way to try them out first. I’m planning on getting a A7 III. I’ll o it be able to afford one lens at the mo though. What are peoples thoughts on this? I shoot video occasionally but stills is priority. A full frame, with 4K25fps capabilities is a must. I own a D5600 currently, & have borrowed a 6D mk2 until jan 7th, so I’ve played around with Nikon and Canon. I really do want and like the look of the Sony, by year a lot about these GH5s. Am I making the correct decision with A7iii for a photo & video camera? & what lenses are cost effective as I’ll be needing lenses in a month or so.

[@CHICVOYAGE]

Nice online course; i got the gh5 to do stock footage video. 4k video with slomo and stabilization. Thanks for the lens suggestions

[@borisstoyanov9727]

hi guys! A bit late but was wondering if you could tell me why your REC QUALITY showed 5 options while on MP4 format, whereas mine only shows this on MOV. There are only 3 available options when I choose MP4

[@rickkoloian4179]

FYI Amazon also has 3rd party battery grips which cost 80 percent less than Panasonic part. Not sure about GH5, but I'm using Vivitar grip on a G95 that works fine & so improves the ergonomics.

[@danielrzepka8465]

Hi Tony, ..there are not much guys on the internet hat I can watch for such a long time ;-) One question: I thought the GH5 was able to store the video in one file, on my GH5 I have files with a size of about 2GB there are smaller as on my 80d (4GB)

[@312SES]

Regards from Stockholm, When I set the camera to Manual in Creative Movie Mode, the shutter speed jumps from 1/50 to 1/120 the moment I press the record button and reverts to 50 upon ending the recording. I went into the menu options in Creative Movie Mode and chose Exposure Mode. I tried choosing M and S. In both cases, as soon as I press record, the shutter speed disappears from the screen and reappears after ending the shoot. Is that normal? Any ideas?

[@steveevans1404]

Love the tutorial. One thing...I can't seem to set the VFR which is Off and I can't turn it on. When I try, I get a "This menu item can't be set" even though the Rec Quality says "VFR available". Do you know how I can turn this on?

[@gawnsbg]

Tony and Chelsea, I started watching this channel for periodic drone tutorials when I was getting into the drone world. Since then, there has been more and more great stuff from you guys and now I am here often for all of your subjects. Thanks for the hard work.

[@Keith4ester]

I've been out of photography and videography for a long time and just purchased the GH5. To say I felt a bit intimidated would be correct! This video has made me believe I'll be able to figure it all out! Thanks!

[@pcofranc]

Thanks for the lens recommendations AND how they perform with AF etc. Lots of people say you can adapt *any* lens but leave off two important considerations: 1. The camera's ability to interact with the lens - AF OR other issues and 2. provide guidance as to which lenses make the most sense and why. I have owned the Lumix FZ1000 (fixed lens) for years and DON'T own any lenses so I need guidance in choosing focal lengths, native and third party lenses and the pros and cons of these choices so I end up with a lens ecosystem that makes sense now and for the future - esp as 3? new mounts have been introduced in just the past year. I have learned that regardless of MFT's future (2020) this sensor delivers the best IBIS, 4K 60fps, no overheating, and excellent still + video quality, great battery life, and "acceptable" AF - and when better AF is needed there is nothing to stop a person from using a second camera in situations that demand great AF like Canon M50 M6 Mk II RL (for AF & Low light) or Sony A6x00 series.

[@rayr69]

Thanks Mr. Tony your review of the Gh5 is still (2001)relevant. I have my Gh5 for awhile. You help me enjoy using my camera.

[@henryssurfshowcase]

Do you think the GH5 for video does a better job for high zoom like surfing etc than a Sony Z150 camcorder with a 1.0 sensor? I started using my Canon 70d and it gets a little jittery on fast moving zoom ins.

[@StreaminFreedom]

Just a quick thanks finally spending the time to really get to know my GH5

[@TonyAndChelsea]

you're welcome. enjoy it!

[@AdventuresinFabrication]

Thanks for video, just got the GH-5. Ordered your photography book. When is your video book coming out?

[@JaySpeight4811]

I just got my GH5S and I was wondering if this video would cover the 5S as well.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Yeah they're almost identical. You don't have the sensor stabilization, and the speed booster I recommend would be too much.

[@arbee1958]

I wonder how many tried to google all the wifi points on Tony's phone ... Microsoft's "fourth Coffee" was the giveaway for me LOL

[@georgejexter]

Brilliant Explanation! This is astounding!!! The Only good video on youtube about the gh5 !!!!!!!!******

[@avefuqua]

Thx 🙏 i did not know how to make pictures After 3 Tutorials. My First Camera and they all Focus on difficult stuff but no one told me how to do the simple Things.

[@ChristopherFarro]

3 photo burst with the interval timer - "Def capturing those little bastards!". hahahah

[@GonzosPinballFlipperama]

I know you get ad money from doing these but it really is a very helpful service. Thanks so much, I'd literally be using 20% of my camera without these tutorials.

[@sutv6754]

wow Tony. I'm lucky a found you inadvertently tonight. After a long night of searching for GH5 tutorials with no really satisfaction, I landed here. I just bought the S1H and had a bit of a change of heart with all the big money and it was perhaps to much camera for me so I picked up the GH5 to try it. So tomorrow is a day of testing and after watching your video. I'm feeling positive about sending the S1H back and getting into it with the GH5. Looking forward to more from you and now going to watch your Review Video with more about auto focus and focus which was first off what I was looking for. Great Job. Thank you again. Tom

[@kathieovereem2555]

Thank you- I have a GH5m2 but I've found this video to be relevant and really informative. Thank you!

[@jonssonhenrik]

Thanks for making this video, it is really helpful. Also I really appreciate the laid back and easy going approach. 👍🏻

[@PolymerJones]

Can I push a button to get the zoom in focus assist while In AF mode

[@businesspage3404]

Say Tony you got my brother name I using a canon t3i and I thinking about getting a Fuji xt20 or a Panasonic gh5 any suggestion where I can get on I'm new to your channel.

[@eransalah8844]

Hello I use a gh5 camera with a ninja 5 external monitor and when I connect an hdmi cable the camera does not switch to power saving mode option by the time I chose Do you know an option to save battery because i use the cameras in diving housing and can’t open to change battery

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you very much for this video. I’m 25 minutes into it so far and it been super helpful, I just got my GH5 3 days ago. Haha I was just playing with it and I was thinking thinking A was ‘automatic’ 🤣. So far I’m learning tons of stuff

[@panamouse6178]

Tony, I am returning to an island....and from Boston, the night sky is IFFY. There on the island, the sky was beyond amazing. I am going to shoot a Time Lapse of the sky. I have never set the camera for that...NIGHT SKY Shooting....Time Lapse. Can you recommend a LINK to anything you have created so I can be ready to shoot correctly ?

[@dragonmastrVids]

One thing to note about the dual SD card recording is that it won't work with videos shot in AVCHD format. I discovered that when shooting some videos in AVCHD and noticed that it only recorded video to a single card and not both. I contacted Panasonic about it and they confirmed that AVCHD videos do not get recorded to both cards and claim that it's not technically possible to do so. Another thing to note is that while you are reviewing photos on the camera and you delete a photo from the camera preview it does not in fact delete the photo from both SD card slots, it only deletes it from card slot 1 and the file will still remain on the card in slot 2, which is kind of annoying when it comes time to transfer the files to my computer that I have to remember that I must grab the card from slot 1 to ensure that I don't inadvertently copy over anything that I had already decided to delete.

[@okboomer1340]

I'm most likely going to buy the GH5 because of your video. Outstanding.

[@VideoMarketingExperts]

Thanks for this excellent video! I usually film in 4K 50FPS and export in 4K 25 FPS via Adobe Premiere Pro (Slow motion and no slow motion scenes). To achieve a shutter angle of 180°, I use a shutter speed of 1/100s. Someone told me, that for the no slow motion scenes, I need a shutter speed of 1/50s. Is this correct? I thought that when exporting 50FPS in 25FPS, just every other frame is omitted, so that a shutter speed of 1/100s is correct. Explanations are greatly appreciated.

[@buckycromwell1340]

the link to the screen shade has a variety but I'm unclear which size I need for my GH5. thank you!

[@TheRopenNetwork]

This was just what we needed. Thank you for the great video.